State Assembly District 6 in Nevada State House District 6, Nevada

2026 Primary Election

• Douglas Candido — Candidate for Nevada State Assembly in NV

  Douglas Candido is a Democratic candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 6, in the 2026 election. He is challenging incumbent Jovan Jackson in the Democratic primary on June 9, 2026. Candido's platform addresses key community concerns, including public safety, economic development, and housing affordability. He advocates for smart, community-focused solutions to keep neighborhoods safe, aims to diversify the economy to create stable, good-paying jobs, and supports expanding workforce housing to alleviate financial burdens on families. His campaign focuses on improving the quality of life for Nevada residents.

• Jovan Alexander Jackson — Incumbent Nevada State Assemblymember in Las Vegas, NV

  Jovan Alexander Jackson is an incumbent Nevada State Assemblymember representing District 6. His unique journey includes founding a mental health business, personal struggles with substance abuse, and a 2016 conviction for conspiracy to commit robbery, which led to incarceration. Overcoming these challenges, and a fight with stage 3 cancer, he was elected to the Assembly, becoming one of the first formerly incarcerated individuals to serve in the Nevada Legislature. Jackson is a strong advocate for criminal justice reform, including ending cash bail and facilitating criminal history sealing. He also prioritizes expanding access to affordable housing across all income levels by increasing supply and protecting renters.

• Katherine "katie" Duncan — Candidate for State Assembly District 7 in NV

  Katherine "Katie" Duncan is a candidate running for State Assembly District 7 in Nevada. She is listed as a No Party Preference (NPP) candidate in the 2026 general election, seeking a two-year term. No further details about her professional background, policy positions, or campaign platform are available from the provided records.